Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast

Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast – French bread topped with cream cheese and blueberry sauce for a hearty brunch casserole. This berry french toast bake makes enough for the whole family and is great for potlucks or buffets.

Today I’m going against the norm, and I’m posting a blueberry recipe. I know. Everyone is gearing up for pumpkin this and apple that. Meanwhile, I’m still back here in berry haven thinking it’s June or July. But I don’t mind being different. Besides berries are always welcome in my kitchen.

How about you? Do you use berries year round?

Plus if you went berry picking this year and froze a loot of them, then you’ll know just the recipe to break out and bake…this one.

This French Toast Bake is a version of my infamous French Toast Casserole but with cream cheese and blueberries for a heavenly breakfast. Perfect for serving overnight guests or bringing to a breakfast potluck.

It’s made with a dreamy homemade blueberry sauce that would also be perfect over waffles or ice cream or pancakes.

The cream cheese is cut up into chunks and placed on top with the berries but you can also mix it until creamy and spread it throughout. The choice is yours.

I love making French toast casserole with homemade bread but if you don’t have any that’s totally ok. Just grab a baguette from the local grocery store of bakery.

I can’t wait to hear how much you enjoy this delicious new breakfast casserole.

Have a great week! Hope it’s filled with good food and your favorite people around the table.

Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast

French bread topped with cream cheese and blueberry sauce for a hearty brunch. This berry french toast bake makes enough for the whole family and is great for potlucks or buffets.

Prep Time20mins

Cook Time1hr

Total Time1hr20mins

Course: Breakfast

Servings: 6-8 servings

Author: Melanie - Gather for Bread

Ingredients

1loaf DAY OLD French bread or other crusty bread14-16 ounces

6eggs

2cupsmilk

¾cuphalf and half

1/3cupsugar

1teaspoonvanilla extract

1package cream cheese8 ounces

For Blueberry Sauce

1/3cupsugar

1/3cupwater

2tablespoonscornstarch

1 1/2cupsblueberries

Instructions

Cut bread into cubes or tear into small pieces. Place in a greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Cut cream cheese into 1-in. cubes; place over bread.

In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, half and half, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Pour over bread in the pan. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

While covered bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. To check, insert a knife in the center. If it comes out clean, it's done.

Blueberry Sauce

In a small saucepan combine the sugar, water, and cornstarch until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook mixture and stir until thickened, 2-4 minutes. Stir in the blueberries. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until berries begin to break down about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Serve with the French toast bake.

Notes

The cream cheese is cut up into chunks and placed on top with the berries but you can also mix it until creamy and spread it throughout. The choice is yours.

You are correct Dee. I’m so sorry about that. It appears that I accidentally added my easy baked french toast topping in the direction section. I’ve updated the post. Sorry for the confusion! Happy baking!

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